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Road closure on Elm Street in Oshawa
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:03 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses of an upcoming road closure on Elm Street, in the City of Oshawa.
When: September 4 to September 11. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Elm Street will be closed at Simcoe Street South. Access to Elm Street from Celina is restricted to local traffic only during this time. Lane restrictions remain ongoing on Simcoe Street South.
Why: This work is part of the Simcoe Street...
Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:01 PM
Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities from September 5 to September 27 or donate online
Whitby, Ontario, August 27, 2024 – The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.
Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Final report for 2024 season
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:17 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of August 26 indicate that three public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. This is the final report for the 2024 season.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall...
Road closure on Conlin Road in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure on Conlin Road in the Town of Whitby.
When: The one-day closure will take place on Saturday, September 7. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Conlin Road, from Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) to Garrard Road, in Whitby.
Why: To complete final surface asphalt paving and road restoration as part of the new watermain construction on Conlin Road.
Note: Motorists are asked to...

International award recognizes Durham Region’s innovation community
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s commitment to innovation and collaboration has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest nonprofit professional association for economic developers. The IEDC has awarded Durham Region’s Economic Development and Tourism division (Invest Durham) one of its 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards.
Recognized each year during the IEDC Annual Conference, the awards honour organizations for exemplary...
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